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Bates College Director Retires

Thursday, September 3, 2026

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Phyllis Graber Jensen, Bates Technical College's longtime director of photography and video, recently retired from her position after decades of service. She made a notable departure at a June 12 event when she attended without her camera and did not take any photographs.

Jensen's retirement marks the end of a significant chapter at Bates Technical College, which serves Puyallup residents as a key educational institution. The college is located in the Puyallup area and provides workforce training and academic programs to local students.

The college has not yet announced a replacement for Jensen's role. Bates Technical College continues to operate as a vital resource for Puyallup residents seeking career training and higher education opportunities.

📄 Source: Bates Technical College — http://www.bates.edu/news/

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Phyllis Graber Jensen made a notable departure at a June 12 event“On June 12, with Reunion in full swing, Phyllis Graber Jensen, the college’s longtime director of photography and video, did something highly unusual. She showed up at a Bates College event without any camera, save the one on her cell phone, and she did not make a single image.”
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Phyllis Graber Jensen attended the event without her camera“She showed up at a Bates College event without any camera, save the one on her cell phone, and she did not make a single image.”
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Phyllis Graber Jensen did not take any photographs at the event“She showed up at a Bates College event without any camera, save the one on her cell phone, and she did not make a single image.”
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Phyllis Graber Jensen's retirement marks the end of a significant chapter at Bates Technical CollegeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Bates Technical College serves Puyallup residents as a key educational institutionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Bates Technical College provides workforce training and academic programs to local studentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Bates Technical College has not yet announced a replacement for Jensen's roleNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Bates Technical College continues to operate as a vital resource for Puyallup residentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Bates Technical College provides career training and higher education opportunities to Puyallup residentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.